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Thank you for your service brother.

Why? Did you write the Declaration of Independence? Noooooo.

But yeah I thought about you on the 4th and hope you're doing alright. I have to get one more thing for you before I send out your box. <insert evil laugh> It'll be worth it.

Canada Post strike is over. I dropped a lil postcard in the mail. I'll send a letter in the coming days.

Good to know, thanks!

I know what you're feeling. A platoon mate from basic survived an IED attack when everyone else in his vehicle died. It's creepy to read it in the newspaper and go "I know that guy".

Everytime a friend is posted overseas, I have to stay away from the newspapers and other news media. Sacrifice puts life into perspective. My brief time in the military intensified my resolve to become a better person.

Aww honey, he's in my prayers as much as you are. It's easy to forget where you are for the next few months. Keep your head down and be careful. You'll be getting a box from me in a few days so be on the look out

Soccer is LAME lame lame lame lame lame

Do you like the Rushfit better then P90X? I looked the one you are doing up online it sounds great! I look forward to reading your reviews and progress.

Honestly, yes I do, but I think it all comes down to personal preference... I couldn't get into P90X or Insanity, but I'm definitely enjoying RUSHFIT.

The American Council on Exercise did a review of all three programs, which you can find here

It's more of a love hate relationship with the Army.

anger by thich nhat hanh is a great book you should read. I couldn't put it down and finished it within a day.

Doxiee - I probably wouldn't get much workout done... though I might burn a few calories

Stefee - Own it, have it back in my storage in Germany, fantastic book

When I find out I'll let you know. I'm in that phase right now where I'm exploring the option to convert as an investment in my relationship. But then I'm struggling with is it actually worth it? Would it make me happy? I belief in many of the teachings, but I find more direction in the Buddhist teachings when I take the time to sit down and meditate. I will never be Jewish in the sense I wasn't born into it, I know this guys father will never be pleased with that. I'm told his mother would just care if he's happy. He himself says I don't have to unless I want to.
I guess sometimes I feel like I'm too angry to be considered a "Buddhist" that my outward actions don't always reflect the Buddha's teachings but would converting change that? doubtful.

Thanks.. now I have even more to think about.

I know what you mean about the anger, which is why (personally) I'm working on controlling my anger, in order to be a more model Buddhist. I've already learned to control so much of my anger that I know it is attainable. I guess I've never had a spiritual message resonate with me as much as Buddhism has, which is why I want to make the change for the better... most of all to be a better me than I am right now.

you're in a war zone and you're ordering gym equipment... you really aren't well in the head are you?
don't you have a gym through the MWR?

Its more so an investment for the future... once I'm not here. Oh yeah, and our gym out here sucks (the ANA one is like... 1000x better).

Pfffft your hate is weak

Your face is weak.

Finals? What type of classes are you taking? I'm taking a chem course over the summer.

Intro to Computer Programming and German